Topic: MY SONS FRIEND KILLED THIS MORNING (Read 5284 times)

16HD117 · « **on:** March 16, 2008, 04:54:06 PM »

My youngest son, Michael, went to a W.E.A.R. race this weekend with several of his friends at Roebling Road near Savannah GA. They all run several classes including endurance, 600 and superstock. They all travel together and pit for each other during the races.

Michael called me about noon today to tell me that one of his friends, Roary Partin, was killed this morning during the 600 novice race. He went into turn one, tucked the front tire and went down. Two bikes behind him ran over him.

First time I've heard my son cry since he was a child. Very sad.

Michael had what could have been a very bad accident on his street bike about three years ago. It scared him bad enough to give up riding on the street and limit his riding to the track. At the time I thought that was a good idea. Now, I'm not sure!

Hoist! · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:02:56 PM »

So sorry to hear about that Tommy. Our condolences go out to his family, your family, and all his friends. That makes me shudder sometimes, watching these kids trying the things they do today. I hope your son learns from it and gets back on right away though. My thoughts are with ya'll!

Hoist!

ccr · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:19:54 PM »

Tommy, so sorry. I pray for strength and comfort for family, friends and fellow racers as they come to grips with this tragedy.

Again, no words are enough at a time like this. Just know we stand With You as friends and offer our compassion as you overcome this hardship.

sadunbar · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:22:44 PM »

I am very sorry to hear this news Tommy. What a tragedy for this young man and his family. And so sad for your son to loose a friend. My condolences...

VAZHOG · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:25:15 PM »

Bubba · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:36:37 PM »

Tommy I am so sorry to hear about your son's news of his friend. It affects all of us and gets us thinking about how short life can really be. Mine and Jo Ann's thoughts and prayers are with Roary and his family as well as you son Michael and yours.

~bubba~

Boatman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2008, 05:39:06 PM »

Ditto to what everyone has said. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2008, 06:17:36 PM »

Tommy my heart goes out to your son and to your family as well as the rider's family. I will keep you all in my thoughts. Later,Q

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2008, 06:31:29 PM »

Like others who've already posted, certainly my condolences to the family and your son as well. It is very hard to lose friends at a young age. Not that it gets easier ever, but I think with age comes a certain expectancy that these things can and do happen. The deaths of two high school classmates when we were all seniors has stayed with me to this day, whereas the passing of a close but elderly uncle recently has found it's place in the rationale of life less than two weeks later. Perhaps too much philosophy, but I often think of the death of young people as a reminder to us all of how frail and fleeting life can be and what a precious gift it is. Again my sympathies to your son and the young man's family.

B B

Chief · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2008, 07:21:56 PM »

Tommy, so sad to hear of the passing. Please send our condolences along to the boy's family and to your son.

Janine · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2008, 08:11:41 PM »

How very sad.....it is so hard when a child looses his friend, and parents their child. Heartbreaking....Our prayers go
out to all.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2008, 08:47:48 PM »

Tommy,

Really sorry to hear of the accident and loss of your son's friend. It seems like these motorcycle races are almost as safe as NASCAR anymore . . . very rarely hear of a death these days. So, when you do, it's all the harder to deal with, especially if you knew the young man as closely as Michael did. My condolences to Roary's family, Michael and you.

Brian

Twolanerider · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2008, 08:51:03 PM »

Sorry Tommy. Doesn't mean a damn thing when you say it. But sorry.

They're more resilient than we are when they're that young. Doesn't really help though.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2008, 09:10:05 PM »

Tommy, please tell you son that your cvo buds are thinking of him and his friend's family and praying for them.

Guilty · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:47:50 PM »

My condolences to your son Michael and Roary Partin's family and all of his friends who are affected by this tragedy.

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2008, 04:37:21 AM »

Very sorry to hear of the death. Always a tragedy,never forgotten.

erniezap · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:10:39 AM »

I'm sorry for your son's loss.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:12:54 AM »

Sorry to hear about your son friend.

alejandro · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2008, 01:51:15 PM »

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:36:57 PM »

Sorry to hear that mi amigo Tommy....my prayers are with his family

lilbear · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2008, 04:34:25 PM »

Tommy,

So very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers for the family and yours will continue. Also strength and wisdom to your son as he processes all of the emotions and life choices that follow such a tragic event.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2008, 05:29:22 PM »

Man, I'm sorry to hear about this. Don't have the words. Later--HUBBARD

kojak · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2008, 07:55:22 PM »

My prayers with his family!

2006_CVO_HD · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:02:39 PM »

My condolences go out to the family and friends. Prayers headed their way from Music City, Tennnessee......

nidan · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2008, 07:32:26 AM »

That's tragic news, my prayers go out to all.

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2008, 11:25:14 AM »

So sorry to hear about this tragic loss. It makes it harder when the person is young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours...

Flyndyna

Smiler · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2008, 03:02:02 PM »

Condolences to the family and friends. This sort of thing always brings home the saying "there but for the Grace of God go I"

CVOJOE · « **Reply #27 on:** March 19, 2008, 12:38:38 AM »

So sorry to hear about this sad, tragic, loss. My best wishes to your son and the family.

Joe

JR · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:09:55 PM »

Tommy, Sorry to hear about Michael's friend Roary. I will keep their family in my prayers along with Michael. Life is so precious, were all just a heart beat from eternity. Anything I can do...just call! God Bless ya Buddy!

Capo · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:56:06 AM »

Please know there is absolutely a bigger plan for the young man and the pain we feel is our way of making sense of the big picture we mauy not get. IMO it is very important for us to celebrate this youn man's life and acknowledge he was doing exactly what he wanted and loved and now will watch over us all!

In the mean time Live Like You Were Dying everyday
- and listen to the CW song by Tim McGraw with the same name I find it very comforting-it may bring you some too.

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